[Jim Zeek]

Originally Posted by 68BeaumontSD

I ship a lot of small items. That part in a bubble mailer shouldn't weigh more that 2-4 ounces. A part that small could be shipped first class with tracking in a 5x7 bubble mailer for around $4. Even in a small box it shouldn't be more that $5.

ok. figure extra space for all other kinds of packages and packing materials. figure extra time to switch shipping companies websites back and forth because you are not the only order being shipped that day. and the amount of time if you are not used to the websites. it all adds up. i'm on a fixed income too. i don't get paid any extra because i want to buy car parts. ames isn't getting rich on shipping charges. maybe they should offer free shipping and raise prices like everyone else.